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The 10pm Question by Kate De Goldi

The 10pm Question by Kate De Goldi

Vocabulary and word list from The 10pm Question by Kate De Goldi - Vocabulary is added to our Vocab module

A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking by T. Kingfisher

A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking by T. Kingfisher

Vocabulary and word list from A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking by T. Kingfisher - Vocabulary is added to our Vocab module

Storm Catchers by Tim Bowler

Storm Catchers by Tim Bowler

Vocabulary and word list from Storm Catchers by Tim Bowler - Vocabulary is added to our Vocab module

Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card

Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card

Vocabulary and word list from Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card - Vocabulary is added to our Vocab module

Stig of the Dump by Clive King

Stig of the Dump by Clive King

Vocabulary and word list from Stig of the Dump by Clive King - Vocabulary is added to our Vocab module

Swallows & Amazons by Arthur Ransome

Swallows & Amazons by Arthur Ransome

Vocabulary and word list from Swallows & Amazons by Arthur Ransome - Vocabulary is added to our Vocab module

Telling the Story: ofsted English Education Subject Report Analysis

Telling the Story: ofsted English Education Subject Report Analysis

An analysis of the ofsted research and analysis report 'Telling the Story: ofsted English Education Subject Report' explored through the key words comprehension, vocabulary, decoding, phonics, and fluency.

Pupil Premium Strategy Statement for Secondary Schools: Free Download

Pupil Premium Strategy Statement for Secondary Schools: Free Download

Let us help you provide evidence for the valuable additional financial resources to support your secondary school pupils who are struggling the most with reading and literacy. Download our free Pupil Premium Strategy Statement and use this guide, or contact us to help you fill in the information you need to evidence using the Pupil Premium for your secondary school.

Pupil Premium Strategy Statement for Primary Schools: Free Download

Pupil Premium Strategy Statement for Primary Schools: Free Download

Let us help you evidence the valuable additional financial resources to support your primary school pupils who are struggling the most with reading and literacy. Download our free Pupil Premium Strategy Statement and use this guide, or contact us to help you fill in the information you need to evidence ReadingWise and the Pupil Premium for your primary school.

Key Dates for Primary School Assessments: Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Key Dates for Primary School Assessments: Academic Year 2023 - 2024

In the 2023 - 2024 academic year, primary school teachers and headteachers need to implement several Department for Education (DfE) assessments to test for reading, writing, and numeracy skills at KS1 and KS2.

Primary School: Reception Baseline Assessment (RBA) for KS1, Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Primary School: Reception Baseline Assessment (RBA) for KS1, Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Since September 2021, primary schools need to conduct a reception baseline assessment (RBA) to understand children’s abilities in reading and maths. An RBA has to be administered in the first 6 weeks of a pupil starting in a reception class (Y1, KS1).

Early Years Foundation Stage Profile Assessment (EYFS), Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Early Years Foundation Stage Profile Assessment (EYFS), Academic Year 2023 - 2024

The Early Years Foundation Stage Profile Assessment (EYFS) is an assessment of children’s development at the end of the academic year in which children turn 5 in KS1 ⏤ before they’ve finished reception.

Primary School Optional Key Stage 1 tests (KS1), Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Primary School Optional Key Stage 1 tests (KS1), Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Although these tests at the end of KS1 are no longer mandatory or statutory, if teachers want to assess how well pupils are performing at the end of KS1 then this test can be administered during May 2024.

Primary School Key Stage 2 Tests (KS2): SATs, Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Primary School Key Stage 2 Tests (KS2): SATs, Academic Year 2023 - 2024

The statutory key stage 2 tests, also known as the SATs are an important primary school milestone. In the 2023 - 2024 academic year, these test are to be sat between Monday 13th - Thursday 16th May 2024.

The Recruit by Robert Muchamore

The Recruit by Robert Muchamore

Vocabulary and word list from The Recruit by Robert Muchamore - Vocabulary is added to our Vocab module

Enhancing Student Outcomes Through a Focus on Reading for Pleasure

Enhancing Student Outcomes Through a Focus on Reading for Pleasure

Fostering a culture of reading for pleasure in key stage 3 can have a transformative impact on student outcomes, as discussed by Professor Teresa Cremin

Phonics Screening Check Dates 2024

Phonics Screening Check Dates 2024

The government has released the dates of the phonics screening check 2024. This blogpost details when they take place and how ReadingWise Zip can support your phonics programmes.

Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys

Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys

Vocabulary and word list from Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys - Vocabulary is added to our Vocab module

The Weight of the Water by Sarah Crossan

The Weight of the Water by Sarah Crossan

Vocabulary and word list from The Weight of the Water by Sarah Crossan - Vocabulary is added to our Vocab module

The Demon Headmaster by Gillian Cross

The Demon Headmaster by Gillian Cross

Vocabulary and word list from The Demon Headmaster by Gillian Cross - Vocabulary is added to our Vocab module

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